Science Notes

A science explanation is easier to follow when reading becomes an active process. Keep a pencil or a simple note open and write down the question the text is trying to answer. That question provides a reference point when unfamiliar terminology begins to accumulate.

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An interesting observation is often the beginning of a science question rather than an answer. A changing shadow, a patterned reflection or a plant leaning toward a window can invite closer attention. Start by describing exactly what caught your eye.

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